✔ Youth aged 18–34 years (must be 18 when applying and not turn 35 before 31 March 2026).
✔ Living within 5km of the school (or 30km for farm schools).
✔ Only one person per household can be selected.
✔ Must meet the requirements for the role applied for.
✔ Not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
✔ Not receiving any government grants for yourself (e.g., R350 SRD grant).
✔ Not receiving any stipend, wage, or salary from another job.
✔ Not part of a Learnership.
✔ No criminal record.
✔ Not unfairly advantaged due to relations with school staff.
✔ Youth with disabilities must provide a medical certificate confirming the disability.
✔ Must have a valid South African ID.
Who cannot apply?
If you do not meet the above requirements, you will not qualify for the programme.
